مجلة الآداب والعلوم الإنسانية

Efl Learners’ Attitudes Toward Youtube For Speaking Skill Development: Evidence From An Algerian University

Auteurs : Moumene Khemissa . Boulmaiz Djallel .

Résumé

As digital tools reshape language education, YouTube remains pedagogically underexplored in EFL speaking contexts. This study examines the attitudes of 65 third year EFL students at Chikh Larbi Tebessi University, Algeria, toward YouTube as a resource for developing speaking skills. Using a descriptive quantitative design, data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The findings reveal generally positive attitudes with students perceiving YouTube as a source of authentic input that supports pronunciation, vocabulary, and oral fluency, while also enhancing motivation and learner autonomy. However, challenges regarding content selection difficulty, connectivity, and distractions were identified. The study concludes that YouTube channels offer a valuable supplementary resource for speaking development when supported by pedagogical guidance. Future research is needed to examine their long-term impact on learners’ speaking performance.

Mots clés

EFL learners ; youtube channels ; students'attitudes ; speaking skills ; university students